The Primorsky District Court reversed the ruling issued by the Ussuriysky District Court that extended the compulsory treatment for Alexander Gabyshev, who publicly described himself as a shaman. This reversal was confirmed by Gabyshev’s lawyer, Alexei Pryanishnikov, through his Telegram channel. The individual had previously been admitted to a specialized psychiatric facility in Ussuriysk as part of the treatment regime. According to Pryanishnikov, the case has been sent back to the first-instance court for a new trial.
Public records indicate that in May 2020 the medical team at the psychiatric clinic determined that Gabyshev posed a danger to himself and others. This assessment followed Gabyshev’s statement indicating his reluctance to continue admission to the hospital, which the commission deemed a factor that accelerated its conclusion about the potential risk. The decision to restrict his freedom and initiate inpatient care was then tied to this danger assessment.
At the end of July 2021, a Yakut court ruled that Gabyshev should undergo compulsory treatment under stringent supervision after finding that he had allegedly used force against a National Guard officer. The court ordered continued involuntary treatment with enhanced oversight as part of the safety and treatment framework.
In August of the following year, the court extended Gabyshev’s treatment still again, underscoring ongoing concerns about his health condition and the need for ongoing care and monitoring. The proceedings reflect the complex balance in cases where individual autonomy intersects with public safety and medical assessments, as well as the constitutional and legal safeguards surrounding compulsory psychiatric treatment in the region. The parties involved have indicated the possibility of appeals or further action as the case moves through the judicial process, with the central questions focusing on the appropriateness of the continued confinement, the current mental state, and the availability of alternative care options. These developments are reported with careful attention to the evolving legal standards and procedural steps that govern such matters, including the rights of individuals subject to involuntary care and the duties of guardians and medical professionals to ensure humane and evidence-based treatment. Attribution: court documents and statements from counsel.